Associate Teacher

Child Care Resource Center • Lancaster, CA

8d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

Within the team structure, Associate Teacher provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program, which include the following responsibilities:

Interactions with Children and Families (70%)
Staff Relationships (15%)
Administrative Functions (15%)

Requirements

• 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, including 3 semester units of infant/ toddler development coursework.
• 6 months of external experience or 1,000 hours of Early Care and Learning classroom experience working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting.
• Must hold or are pending receipt of a current Associate Teacher Permit or higher based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
• Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
• Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Must have intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suites, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• Basic knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
• Ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment, including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in the classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• Uphold the values and principles of the organization.
• Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.
• Effective communication and customer service, working collaboratively with adults and children, able to demonstrate a supportive attitude to families.
• Cooperative work, effective Organization skills and Customer Service; collaborative teamwork, accurate work product, strong problem-solving skills, and effective critical thinking.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to carry out the essential functions.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, multi-task, adjust to meet multiple demands; follow up with tasks through completion; ensure deadlines are met.
• Show ability to have flexibility, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, apply good judgment in making decisions, work independently and take initiatives.
• Adherence to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Adherence to technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• This position requires up to 20% travel. Travel may include home visits, wellness checks, parent meetings, trainings, and travel between agency locations and family residences throughout the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley service areas in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program needs. Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or personal vehicle and must meet requirements to become and remain an approved driver, including maintaining current auto insurance, a valid California Driver’s License, and DMV clearance.
• Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including: Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting, Health Clearance, MVR / DMV clearance, Child Development Permit, CPR / Pediatric CPR certification, Federal Debarment Checks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development
• 2 plus years of experience in an early childhood education program.
• 1 year of experience working with children requiring additional support, including supporting Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) using social-emotional curriculum and established teaching methods.
• Hold and maintain a current California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Advanced technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
• Knowledge of standard practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
• Bilingual preferred. Ability to converse, read, write and/or translate in English and Armenian / Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program.
• Interactions with Children and Families (70%)
• Staff Relationships (15%)
• Administrative Functions (15%)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree